Overview - Wheel Bearing, Fwd Vehicles

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Wheel Bearing, FWD Vehicles

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1. Collar Nut
   • 70 Nm +135°
   • Replace after removing.
   • Depending on the version
   • Loosen and tighten with internal multi-point bolt 32 mm
2. Wheel Bearing Unit
   • Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FWD .
   • Handling the wheel bearing. Refer to Fig 2.
3. Front Seal
4. Wheel Bearing Housing
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.
   • Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Bolt
   • 13 Nm
   • Thread cutting
   • Position the bolt by hand and tighten it until it finds the old threads. Then tighten the bolt to the specification.
6. Bracket
   • For wires
7. Collar Bolt
   • 200 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing.
   • Depending on the version
8. Cap

Wheel Bearing, Handling 

Fig 2: Always Set Wheel Bearing Down On Wheel Hub -2- (Wheel Bearing -1- Facing Up)

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• Position the wheel bearing -1- so that it faces upward.
• Always set the wheel bearing down on the wheel hub -2-.

• Never reach inside when lifting the wheel bearing.

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• Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.